Optimized high current connector pattern for PDB
First Claim
1. A power distribution box assembly, comprising:
- a circuit board;
a plurality of electrical components attached to the circuit board, at least one of the plurality of electrical components having a current rating of at least 60 amps; and
a plurality of electrical traces attached to the circuit board and configured for providing an electrical connection to the plurality of electrical components,wherein an electrical component of the plurality of electrical components includes a first terminal extending into the circuit board and a second terminal that does not extend in to the circuit board.
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Abstract
A power distribution box assembly may include a housing, a circuit board disposed in the housing, a plurality of electrical components attached to the circuit board, and/or a plurality of electrical traces attached to the circuit board and configured for electrically connecting the plurality of electrical components to at least one of another electrical component of the plurality of electrical components and an electronic control unit. A power distribution box assembly may include a wiring harness connector connected to the housing. In embodiments, a wiring harness connector may include a connector housing and a plurality of connector terminals that may be configured for electrical connection with the plurality of electrical components. A plurality of electrical components may be disposed relative to the circuit board in a manner that minimizes at least one of a number, a length, and a volume of the electrical traces.
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20 Claims
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1. A power distribution box assembly, comprising:
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a circuit board; a plurality of electrical components attached to the circuit board, at least one of the plurality of electrical components having a current rating of at least 60 amps; and a plurality of electrical traces attached to the circuit board and configured for providing an electrical connection to the plurality of electrical components, wherein an electrical component of the plurality of electrical components includes a first terminal extending into the circuit board and a second terminal that does not extend in to the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A power distribution box assembly, comprising:
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a circuit board; a plurality of electrical components attached to the circuit board, at least some of the electrical components including current ratings of at least 60 amps; and a plurality of electrical traces attached to the circuit board and configured for providing an electrical connection to the plurality of electrical components, wherein the plurality of electrical components includes a first set of electrical components and a second set of electrical components, and the first set of electrical components is attached to the circuit board such that a longest side of each electrical component of the first set of electrical components is parallel to a shortest side of the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of manufacturing an electrical connector, the method comprising:
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determining a circuit board layout for a circuit board having electrical traces that electrically connect a plurality of electrical components; designing a layout for components of the electrical connector according to the determined circuit board layout; and manufacturing the electrical connector according to the designed layout. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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